Forgiveness

Forgiving One Another

21 Days of Prayer

Day 12: Forgiving One Another

Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matt. 6:12)

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave…

The Right of Self Defense

See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. (2 Corinthians…

The Comfort of Being with the Lord

Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due…

Jesus’ Reinstatement of Peter

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” (John 21:15 ESV)

The Supper of the Lord and Our Shame

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This…

The Mixture of Good and Evil

Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. (James 3:10 NKJV)

As it is with ourselves so it is with other believers — we are a mixture of good and evil.

Taking on His Yoke

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my Yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28–30 NKJV)

Pursue Righteousness

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. (1 Timothy 6:11)

In the 1972 Olympics, Finnish runner Lasse Viren competed in the 10,000 meter race — a grueling long distance. Finnland had not won a…

Good for Evil

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. (1 Thes. 5:15 NET)

The world’s way, and the way of our fallen nature, is not merely to return wound for wound — an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth — but to…

Hold No Grudge

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the…